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REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S. WORKING
DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
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Land Transport Department
MR. G. M. BODDY
LIFE-SAVING JACKET INVENTOR
DIES
The death of
Boddy, Mr. G. M. the inventor of the Boddy life-saving jacket, after a short illness, removes frors that circle devoted to saving of life at sea a personality which will long be remembered and sadly missed, says the "Journal of Commerce." Mr. Boddy over a long series of years pre- secuted a campaign in connection. with his invention, which was at once a tribute to the humanitarian motives animating him as the inventor, for he Very keen competition is being ex-sought ne personal reward, and also a token of how high a sense of The 25th annual general meeting ofperienced in the land transport depart optimism combined with an indefatig the Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co., Ltd., ment, but I am pleased to say that ability of effort wins through pre-
the development is steady if slow, and judice and conservatism. was held at the offices of the agents, Messrs. Wheelock & Co.; 2, French the department is serving the purpose.
Despite innumerable discouraging which it was Bund. Mr. Bernard Firth. Cha
Chairman,
for
viz.:-to intended, offer the facilities of a combined land and almost overwhelming phases of presided and he was supported by
development, he went forward att Messrs. H. Forde, O. G. Steer, and water service to our clients, and slowly, won over to his opinion leat
A. Peel (directors) and Mr. so obviate the possibility of their scek-
ing marine superintendents, ship- E. A. G. May, office manager..
The ing such a through service elsewhere.
owners, and the various maritime As we are equipped to carry out authorities in all parts of the world. number of shares represented was
much larger volume of business on In view of
the forthcoming interna these lines than The notice convening the meeting favoured with, I would ask our share-
we are at present tional conference. Mr. Boddy had been and the auditors' report having been holders and clients to bear this in applying himself to certain modifica real, the Chairman said:-
tions and improvements in his inven Gentlemen:Before
$75.0.0.
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5.S. DUCHESSA D'AOSTA" Sails on or about 29th March. M.V. "ESQUILINO"
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SS. "ROSANDRA"
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Peak
to
District
Rowen
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(above Road),
per ton, Delivered to Bowen Ragð
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per ton. Delivered
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per ton
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the business of the meding with mind and I can assure them of favour-tions, but whether he has. left on re-
I takeable rates being quoted should they cord his ideas in this connection is not
directors consider to be adequate and off for depreciation. This sum, your
this opportunity of referring to the require such service. great loss we have all sustained in the fore you that from the profit and loss
You will see from the accounts be passing of Mr. Williamson John account, Tls.40,000 has been written Norman Dyer who died on Scp- tember 8 last. Mr. Dyer was closely connected with your company from the date of its inauguration and serv. ed on the beard for a number of years. Cur deepest sympathy is extended to his widow, Mrs. Dyer,
The report and accounts for the year ended December 31, 1928, having brun in your hands for some days. I will with your permission. take them as read.
Increased Lighterage Earnings
As you are all aware, the political situation during the past year, al- though tending towards a more op- timistic feeling as 'compared with the past few years, yet lacked that sense of security so essential to good trade daring the early part of the past year, but in the latter half more confidence was felt, due to the better understand ing arrived at between Nanking and several of the Powers. This situation, combined with the late influx of cargo. due
to some extent to the new duties
to be put in operation in the spring of this year, was most beneficial to your company, in so far as your light- erage burnings were concerned, which show
increase an appreciable. against the year 1927.
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The question of economy of operat- ing, consistent with good service, rbich la the keynote of your business, has been given every attention. and your directors feel your management are to be congratulated, as in spite of the continued increase in the cost of labour, etc., they have been able to present such an excellent working ac- count.
gret
During the year under review, I re- to state that your salvage vessels were not cafled upon for any large operations, but salvage of a lesser degree was carried out successfully on a number of vessels.
Operation of Tugs
Early in the year we received a draft from the United States Govern- ment in settlement of our claim for
yet known.
MÖVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
The P. & O. sa. "Alipore" left in accordance with the conservative Singapore for this port on March 201
During the lat 6. a.m., and is die here on March policy of the company year, the steam launch "Albatroso" 27 at about 7 a.m,
was disposed of to Chinese buyers. The CP.S. R.M.S. "Empress of This vessel was the last of the com-France" arrived at Yokohama on
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salvage services rendered to U.S.S.pany's wonder craft. General upkeep Traxtun" during March, 1926. Unfor- of motor vehicles, garage and floating tanately, Shanghai being a tidal port, property has been charged as usual to it does not tend
to economy of
of operat-working account. ing where tugs are concerned, owing
to the fact that the demand for ser-
vice comes on or about the same time
Distribution of Profits
for each vessel, and this necessitates The amount available for distribu-
a greater number of tugs being kept |tion is Tl.182,822,85, which your direc-
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March 20 (Wed.) at 3 p.m., leaves Yokohama March 21 (Thurs.) at 5 p.m., and is due at Hong Kong on March-28 (Thurs.) a.m. She leaves Hong Kong on March 29 (Fri.) at 5 p.m.
Projected arrivals at and departures from Hong Kong of steamers under the management of the Bank Live, Ltd, are as follows:
Arrivals at Hong Kong S.S. "City of Khios" from New York via Suez, March 25.
The 9.5.
of Glasgow"
Europe, April
bits
from
The 3.5. "Glenbank" from New York via Panama, April 22.
The se. "Comliebank" from New || York via Panama, April 26.
The s. "City of Newcastle" from New York via Suez, May 1.
Departures From Hong Kong The s.s. "City of Khios" for Manila and U.K., March 28,
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The z.s. "City of Khartoum" for Singapore and Europe, April £.
The &.. "City of Glasgow for Shanghai and Japan, April 18.
The ss. "Tinhow for. Saigon and South Africa, April 18.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1929.
PACIFIC
to EUROPE
via CANADA
UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT
SE the Canadian Pacific Route
the troublesome details that usually arise our of a 10,000 mile overseas journey.
When you travel Canadian Pacific there is only one transaction-the initial one between our agent and you. Your trip across the Pacific, across Canada, and across the Atlantic is made on Canadian Pacific ships and trains; your stopovers at Canadian Pacific hotels.
One ticket One service
The utmost in speed and comfort.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
Next sailing to the Pacific Coast
S.S."EMPRESS OF "FRANCE"
At Noon-10th April, 1929.
GREATEST
WORLD'S
TRAVEL SYSTEM
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
The ss. "Glenbank" for Haiphong, When they pass the Shiuhing Gorge, April 26.
the American travellers say "Well, we The 9.9. "Comliebank" for Shanghaies this beats the Hudson River, and Chinwungtao, April 27.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
8.3.
Consignees of cargo ex "City of Daukirk" are reminded to take delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent aftor March 27,
UNION SUBSCRIPTIONS
The question as to whether sea- man's subscription to his union can be stopped out of his wages is understood
to be involved in a case which was men- tianed to the Liverpool Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr. Stuart Deacon), by Mr. D. H. Mace, acting as agent för Mr. Frank Daphne, London,
The case concerned a fireman named
in readiness than would otherwise be tors recommend be dealt with as be-William Dodd, and his claim was
the case; this, however, necessitating low. suitable craft being constantly under steam is favourable to your company's salvage operations and to those wn fortunata Vessels requiring such ser
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Your Directors wish to record their appreciation of the services rendered by the foreign staff and Chinese office staff during the year, and it will give me great pleasure later in proposing a resolution for the payment of a Lonus to them.
against a Liverpool steamship company, the circumstances having arisen in the of one of their use of a voyage rezsels.
Mr. Mace said he's of the steamship company,
appeared on behalf and the prosecution was in the hands of Mr. J. A. Behn, from whom he had a let- ter. The case had been adjourned Before-formally proceeding to pro until that day because the steamer was pose the adoption of the report and at sea, but had been expected back be- accounts as presented, I shall be pleas- fore
He understood from the ed to answer to the best of my ability steamship company that she would be any questions which shareholders may back in Liverpool on January 28. There wish to ask.
now.
There being no questions, the fcl. were some witnesses on board, and it was desired to have an opportunity of lowing resolutions were formally prosesing them. He asked that the case posed, seconded and carried dnani might be adjourned for reven days. ously
That the report and accounts for 10284 as presented, be adopted-Fro Fosed by Mr. Bernard Firth and seconded by Mr. F. H. Forde.
That the amount at credit of profit end loss account, viz.: Tis.192,822.85 be distributed as follows:-
To
pay a Dividend of 7 per cent. on 10,000 Prefer-
ence Shares
Te pay Dividend of Tls,
per share on 26,000 or- dinary shares
Tls.25,000.00
130.000.00 To carry forward
17,822.85 Proposed by Mr. Bernard Firth and seconded by Mr. O. G. Steen.
That the appointment of Mr. O. G. Steen and Mr. C. A. Paul as direc- tors of the company be confirmed.- Proposed by Mr. C. M. G. Burnie and seconded by Mr. C. M. Bain.
That Mr. F. H. Forde, the retiring director, be re-elected La director of. the Company-Proposed by Mr. 6. M.. Bain and seconded by Mr. G. S. Weigall.
That Messrs. Lowe Kingham and Matthews be re-elected auditors of the company-Proposed hy Mr. G. A. Peel and seconded by Mr. L A. Harrap.
That a bonus of 20 per cent, on their salaries for the year 1928 be paid to The foreign staff and Chinese office staff. Proposed by Mr. Bernard Firth and seconded by Mr. C. M. G. Burnie, The meeting was then closed and Mr. C.-M.Bain, on behalf of the share- holders, thanked the directors, agents and staff, for the most satisfactory and. able manner in which they had con ducted the company's busincas. Mr. Firth returned thanks on behalf of the directors, agents and staff.
CAPTAIN'S MISHAP
Captain E. A. Seaton (71), master of the ss. "On Chow" was admitted to the Government Civil Hospital yes- terday afternoon, on the vessel's az- rival from Wuchow
The captain is suffering from a frac- tured left hand. The injury is stated to have been caused through his fall- ing from his bunk on the ship whilst it was on the voyage to Hong Kong from Wuchow.
In reply to the Stipendiary, he said i he had arranged with Mr. Behn, and is worship commented that if that was so he had nothing to do but adjourn.
The hearing was adjourned.
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MARCH SAILINGS.
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